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	Title	Episodes	MP3 CDs	Price
	Spike Jones 106 Episodes 1 Volume The hilariously popular Spike Jones!	106	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Gordon MacRae 292 Episodes 9 Volume This epic collection follows the man blessed with a golden voice, Gordon MacRae including The Railroad Hour, Texaco Star, Gulf Spray and his guest appearances on various shows.	292	9	Add To Cart: $35.00
	Bob Hope Pepsodent Auditions 20 Episodes 1 Volume Bob Hope was known for his machine gun style of firing off jokes and did so with a talented team of writers as well as his own ad libs. These rehearsals allow an intimate look behind the scenes of this comic genius.	20	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Town Hall Tonight (Fred Allen) 25 Episodes 1 Volume old time radio's favorite Fred Allen stars in this early version of Allen's Alley with his famous ad libbing and funny amateur guest stars.	25	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Life of Riley Christmas 7 Episodes 1 Volume Blue-collar Riley does the best he can to make a Happy Family Christmas.	7	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Jack Benny Gags 161 Episodes 4 Volume This compilation has some of Jack Benny's best running gags and first appearances by his stellar comedy cast.	161	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Gildersleeve Christmas and New Years 34 Episodes 1 Volume Join Gildersleeve, Marjorie, Leroy and Birdie for Christmas and New Year's laughs and cheer!And there are a few holiday headaches and funny dilemmas.	34	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Wax Cylinders 2 (1900 - 1904) 192 Episodes 1 Volume sales and popularity of wax cylinders were at an all time high during this era and there were many popular recording artists.	192	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Espionage Spies and Secrets Agents 176 Episodes 4 Volume This extensive compilation includes a sampling and many rare and popular broadcasts of "Radio Espionage" from all different genres.	176	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Wonder Show (Jack Haley) 13 Episodes 1 Volume Comedy and Variety Sponsored by Wonder Bread	13	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Mama Blooms Brood 76 Episodes 1 Volume Combining a road trip across America in the 30s and a Jewish family situation comedy, Mama Bloom's Brood was one of the nationally broadcast shows which helped to influence the image of American Jews.	76	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Hollywood Spotlight 36 Episodes 1 Volume Syndicated musical variety program with comedy skits and famous guest appearances.	36	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Bright Star 31 Episodes 1 Volume The series was also called the Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray Show and used big film stars to add to the appeal of the show and gain listeners.	31	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Fun With Revuers 7 Episodes 1 Volume The show is fast moving and highly entertaining, moving from ensemble numbers to monologues to duets to sketches to solos and back to the ensemble.	7	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Rare Comedy 164 Episodes 3 Volume There was a lot of competition among radio comedies, and not all of them became classics, but they sure were fun!	164	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Granbys Green Acres 7 Episodes 1 Volume Starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benaderet as a city couple leaves the big city to become Farmers.	7	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Billie Burke 31 Episodes 1 Volume Heard on Saturday mornings, she played a flaky lady with the distinct high voice and an abundance of generosity and good will towards individuals in her community.	31	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Rarities from the 1930s 83 Episodes 2 Volume This unique compilation includes rare dramas, comedy, and unique radio broadcasts from the 1930's.	83	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Bette Davis 62 Episodes 1 Volume Bette Davis was one of the top Hollywood actresses of all time; she received 10 nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won twice. This collection includes all known guest appearances.	62	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Movietown Theater 71 Episodes 2 Volume Every week there was an original story played by Hollywood up-and-comers on Your Movietown Radio Theater. The series featured Hollywood stars and starlets in a variety of 30 minute shows. Tune in each week for a different genre from comedy to drama each with a unique twist.	71	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Anderson Family 38 Episodes 1 Volume The Anderson Family is a fairly typical Family Situation Comedy, featuring a noble but semi-inept father, a loving and sometimes acid wife, and a precocious scamp who seems to have more on the ball than his parents. In this case, the program is a showcase for one of radio's longest lasting scamps, Walter Tetley, also known for playing nephew Leroy on The Great Gildersleeve and the delivery boy Julius who had a crush on Alice Faye on the Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show.	38	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Jack Benny Annual 39th Birthday 8 Episodes 1 Volume Stuck on the perpetual 39th Birthday, Mary Livingstone's sweetheart Jack Benny was born on Valentine's Day. Happy Birthday to the violin-playing, penny-pinching, original ol' blue eyes Jack Benny!	8	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Ronald Colman 270 Episodes 7 Volume From a running gag on Jack Benny to numerous appearances on Arch Oboler's Plays, Ronald Colman appeared on many other old time radio shows	270	7	Add To Cart: $35.00
	Gale Gordon 161 Episodes 3 Volume best known for his roles as an undermined authority figure (like Principal Osgood Conklin in Our Miss Brooks ). This extensive collection contains some of the best of Gale Gordon's prolific old time radio show performances from all various series from 1932 - 1956.	161	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Comedy Collection 110 Episodes 2 Volume Chuckle Along with a Crazy Compilation Comedy Shows--An OTRCAT exclusive!	110	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Hans Conried 249 Episodes 6 Volume The well-known voice actor successfully made the leap from radio to television. His voice range and ability allowed him to work on comedy, detective, and drama radio shows. A bit on a ham, he tended to steal the show in every performance.	249	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Random Rarities 05 48 Episodes 1 Volume More Never before Released Rare Shows with Shows -- An OTRCAT Exclusive!	48	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	South African Rarities 86 Episodes 2 Volume Fill your Bakkie Full of Your Favorite Okes and Padkos and Listen to these Rare Radio shows from the Rainbow Nation!	86	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Random Rarities 01 79 Episodes 1 Volume Very enjoyable collection of rare shows!	79	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Milton Berle Show 60 Episodes 1 Volume Uncle Milty will always be "Mister Television", but he was side-splitting on radio as well. Tune into The Milton Berle Show.	60	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Rudy Vallee 72 Episodes 3 Volume Listen to radio's bad boy on the block variety hour. This talent scout program made stars such as Alice Faye, Milton Berle, Joe Penner, Bergen & McCarthy, and even the Aldrich Family.	72	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Grand Marquee 32 Episodes 1 Volume It's like Valentines every week with Jim Ameche and Beryl Vaughn. Each episode brings us a new Romantic Comedy with a new situation and characters.	32	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Wax Cylinders 1 (1880 - 1890s) 126 Episodes 1 Volume First commercially produced sound recording devices and offer an early look at turn of the century audio technology as well as popular music and culture from the late 19th century and early 20th century. Mass recording were made on Wax Cylinders from music to speeches to comedy routines all to be enjoyed the in comfort of the listener's home. This collection includes highlights from early recordings from the 1880-1890s.	126	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Down Allens Alley (Fred Allen) 75 Episodes 1 Volume was the popular comedy sketch lampooning small town America. The skit was included in the Fred Allen Show and also The Bergen McCarthy Show and The Jack Benny Show.	75	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Laurel and Hardy 24 Episodes 1 Volume Possibly the most iconic comedy duo in the History of Film, Laurel and Hardy bring their antics to the airwaves.	24	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Bob Burns Show 16 Episodes 1 Volume This comedy show debuted in September 1941 as The Arkansas Traveler. Featuring the music of Spike Jones, the show featured Bob Burns playing his "Bazooka," a homemade instrument that he made from a whiskey funnel and two gas pipes.	16	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Day in the Life of Dennis Day 86 Episodes 2 Volume A Day in the Life of Dennis Day was a popular sitcom featuring the original soda jerk from the Jack Benny Show.	86	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Fleischmanns Yeast Hour 26 Episodes 1 Volume Also known as The Rudy Vallee Show where stars like Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, Alice Faye, the Mills Brothers, and Kate Smith were first introduced to the world.	26	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	It Pays to Be Ignorant 82 Episodes 2 Volume As much a comedy show as a game show, this old time radio broadcast was the buffoon's version of a quiz program.	82	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Ernie Kovacs 19 Episodes 1 Volume Comedian and avid cigar smoker, Ernie Kovacs ad-libbed and uninhibited style changed the face of comedy.	19	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Blue Ribbon Town 9 Episodes 1 Volume Hosted by Groucho Marx and sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, this old time radio variety show featured big name guests like Jack Benny, Barbara Stanwyck, and Gene Tierney.	9	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Hollywood is On the Air 41 Episodes 1 Volume All Star Variety, Comedy, and Music Program!	41	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Old Time Radio Fights Nazi Spies 34 Episodes 1 Volume from Superman to Amos n Andy to Fibber McGee and Molly all your favorites are up in arms to protect America from Nazi Spies and saboteurs!	34	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Marx Brothers 311 Episodes 8 Volume Possibly the funniest brothers to ever tread the Vaudeville stage, the Marx Brothers are American Icons. Even Harpo gets laughs on the Radio!	311	8	Add To Cart: $40.00
	People Are Funny 34 Episodes 1 Volume Hosted by Art Linkletter, stunts on this old time radio program continued to get more and more outrageous (and funny) as the show continued its 18 year run.	34	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Valentines Day 30 Episodes 1 Volume Valentine's Day is a time to go a little bit crazy for your Sweetheart. This collection includes extra Valentine's Day special episodes from the golden age of radio! OTRCAT Wuvvves you!	30	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	My Friend Irma 106 Episodes 2 Volume My Friend Irma tells the story of a extremely dim-witted blonde stenographer named Irma Peterson, played by Marie Wilson, and the daily high-jinx that she gets into with her screwy friends.	106	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Random Rarities 14 39 Episodes 1 Volume The best loved shows from the Golden Age were more likely to be preserved, but we keep finding treasures in some of the "orphaned recordings".	39	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Airplanes and Pilots in Old Time Radio 174 Episodes 4 Volume Adults and children alike marveled at the new found reality of air adventures popularized after WWI and air travel was a huge part of America's consciousness between the two World Wars. This compilation contains episodes from all different series and genres of old time radio focused the listening audience's fascination with airplanes and pilots.	174	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Jimmy Durante 47 Episodes 1 Volume By the late 1940s, Jimmy "Schnozzola" Durante was such a showbiz institution that guest stars would line up to appear on his broadcast.	47	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Eve Arden 216 Episodes 6 Volume Before she was everyone's favorite English teacher at Madison High School, she was tickling listeners' funny bones as a guest star.	216	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Christmas with George Burns and Gracie Allen 12 Episodes 1 Volume Everyone's favorite old time radio comedy duo know how to bring all the laughs for their annual Christmas Special.	12	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Easy Aces 306 Episodes 3 Volume The Easy Aces is held in high regard as one of the shows that made serial radio funny. Fans of the show know that he somehow never got called by his first name. That's because Goodman Ace, the creator and writer, kept it just "Ace" for the run of the show.	306	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Fitch Bandwagon 59 Episodes 2 Volume Originally a music program starring popular big bands of the day, this old time radio series evolved into a comedy-variety program with Cass Daley and later starred Phil Harris and Alice Faye.	59	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Gasoline Alley 29 Episodes 1 Volume Skeezix and the whole gang made the move from the comic pages to the radio on Gasoline Alley.	29	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Honest Harold 38 Episodes 1 Volume When Harold Peary left The Great Gildersleeve in 1950, everyone seemed satisfied with the way Willard Waterman filled the role. Everyone but Peary, that is, so he recreated Gildy on a new network as Honest Harold.	38	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore (Comedy Caravan) 25 Episodes 1 Volume Enjoy comedy legend, Jimmy Durante, with his straight man, Garry Moore, on the The Camel Comedy Caravan and The Rexall Hour.	25	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Judy Canova 94 Episodes 3 Volume A hillbilly, hog caller, and hayseed -- Judy Canova started her career in a traveling family group, usually yodeling, singing and playing guitar. The Judy Canova Show opened with a monologue and novelty song, and then broke out into sidesplitting half hour comedy skit.	94	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Down Our Way 26 Episodes 1 Volume Experience the joys and trials of small town life in America. Pull up a cracker barrel to sit next to the stove in Eli's grocery store Down Our Way.	26	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Will Rogers 19 Episodes 1 Volume Known for his quips and own brand of storytelling, The Will Rogers Program allowed him to spread his own word across the country. All the while, he donated the sponsorship money to charity.	19	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Lucille Ball 185 Episodes 3 Volume Before she became TV’s favorite redhead, Lucille Ball was a rising starlet who turned to radio work as a way to make ends meet.	185	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Christmas Couples 50 Episodes 1 Volume Christmas is about family, and the foundation of the family unit is the love between a married couple.	50	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Cecil and Sally 304 Episodes 2 Volume Cecil & Sally was one of the earliest old time radio shows to be syndicated nationally via electrical transcriptions. By 1930 this short format radio show had over 15 million fans and ran until 1933.	304	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Defective Detectives and Bungling Burglars 180 Episodes 3 Volume spoofs and skits of detective radio shows and bungled burglaries by some of the funniest old time radio comedians.	180	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	New Years Eve 142 Episodes 3 Volume Celebrate the New Year all over again with your favorite old time radio stars, Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, Phil Harris and Alice Faye, Jack Benny and many more. Get out your noisemakers and top hat; it's an old time radio New Year celebration!	142	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Halls of Ivy 92 Episodes 2 Volume This old time radio series follows famed actor Ronald Coleman as the president of a small Midwest college.	92	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Christmas Variety Shows 54 Episodes 2 Volume Big song numbers and plenty of knee slapping comedy to bring old time radio Christmas cheer home.	54	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Forecast (Columbia Presents Forecast) 24 Episodes 1 Volume First Auditions for future shows like Suspense, Duffy's Tavern and a mix of surprise shows hoping to be added to the lineup!	24	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	WC Fields 51 Episodes 2 Volume Primarily known for his alcoholism and quick wit, he was a comedian on and off the stage.	51	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Hawaii Old Time Radio Shows 288 Episodes 7 Volume Aloha! This collection includes old time radio shows from all genres from ting-ting steel guitar music to epic Hawaiian Adventure and detective stories to supernatural Tiki tales.	288	7	Add To Cart: $35.00
	Father Knows Best 157 Episodes 4 Volume Starring Robert Young, Father Knows Best is one of the first and best-loved All-American sweet-hearted family situation comedies.	157	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Groucho Marx 287 Episodes 6 Volume Part of the Marx Brothers, Groucho Marx was best known for his greasepaint mustache, cigar, and quick wit. He later branched out to host quiz old time radio show "You Bet Your Life."	287	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Fibber McGee and Molly WWII 44 Episodes 1 Volume The Battle of Wistful Vista may not have made the history books, but WWII was won as much on the Home Front as the Front Lines.	44	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Jack Benny WWII 32 Episodes 1 Volume Although he never admitted to being more than 39-years-old, Jack Benny was too old to be drafted during WWII, but he still did his part to win the War.	32	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Ed Wynn 63 Episodes 2 Volume Recordings include the rare early 1930s comedy-musical shows starring Ed Wynn as one of his most memorable characters, "The Firechief." Best known as a fantastic character actor and vaudevillian style clown, Ed Wynn's babbling voice and trademark giggle are unforgettable.	63	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Halloween Variety and Specials 36 Episodes 1 Volume This Halloween remember the gh'oul times with Henry Aldrich, Jack Benny, and all your comedic friends on their Halloween radio specials.	36	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Martin and Lewis 85 Episodes 2 Volume Even More Shows with Comedy's Favorite Duo!	85	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Victor Borge 46 Episodes 1 Volume Presenting some of the Best Performances by the "Clown Prince of Denmark."	46	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Smiths of Hollywood 28 Episodes 1 Volume The Smiths of Hollywood is a family situation comedy, but since it is set in Hollywood, you never know which Star might drop by.	28	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Comedians in Suspense (Scared Silly Jokesters) 65 Episodes 2 Volume An OTRCAT original compilation: Hear your favorite comedians including Lucille Ball, Desi Arnez, Ozzie & Harriet, Jack Benny, Bob Hope and more in ways that you would never expect!	65	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Si and Elmer 39 Episodes 1 Volume Follow the adventures of a pair of “hayseed Sherlocks” after they get their mail order degree from the Snoop and Sneak Detective School in The Misadventures of Si and Elmer.	39	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Kate Smith 36 Episodes 1 Volume Larger than Life Contralto Presents Singing and Variety	36	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Railroad Recordings 122 Episodes 1 Volume Choo-choo-choose this Collection of Truly Train Inspired Entertainment--An OTRCAT exclusive!	122	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Aldrich Family Christmas 13 Episodes 1 Volume Yuletide greetings from the home of Henry "Henreeee" Aldrich as his family celebrates Christmas.	13	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Charles Dickens 35 Episodes 1 Volume This diverse assortment includes adapted Charles Dickens stories from series including Burns and Allen, Escape, Suspense, Lux Radio Theater, Richard Diamond and many others.	35	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Bloopers 364 Episodes 1 Volume Old Time Radio is that most of it was broadcast live and anything could happen across a live microphone, and very often it did! Every Actor flubs or forgets a line from time to time, but because most OTR Programs were recorded from Live Broadcasts, the Bloopers will last forever. Here are more than 12 hours of mistakes and bloopers from the Golden Age of Radio.	364	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Fibber Christmas 48 Episodes 1 Volume Join the resident at 79 Wistful Vista for this jolly collection of Fibber McGee and Molly Christmas shows.	48	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Mel Blanc 43 Episodes 1 Volume Mel Blanc is best known as the voice of the Looney Tunes characters, especially Bugs Bunny, but this "Man of a Thousand Voices" was a hit on radio, not just in his own show but with Jack Benny and many others.	43	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Arthur Godfrey 98 Episodes 3 Volume Godfrey's conversational style made his show seem like a friend talking to listeners directly.	98	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	April Fools Pranks, Jokes, Gags and Hoaxes 53 Episodes 1 Volume Is that a spot of ketchup on your shirt? April Fools' traditions go back a long time. Get out your whoopee cushion and check your shoelaces and enjoy this OTRCAT original collection of April Fool's Day Shows.	53	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Date with Judy 53 Episodes 1 Volume A Date with Judy evolves around the life of Judy, a teenager who spends her day on the telephone, arranging, discussing, and lamenting the lack of dates.	53	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Jack Benny and Fred Allen Feud 37 Episodes 1 Volume The decade long feud between Jack Benny and Fred Allen featured barbs between the two comedy greats on multiple old time radio shows.	37	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Jack Webb 488 Episodes 10 Volume Best known for his no-nonsense role of Sgt Friday on Dragnet, Jack Webb also appeared in other old time radio shows such as Pat Novak for Hire, Jeff Regan, Johnny Modero, Pete Kelly's Blues, and his many guest appearances in Escape, Suspense, The Whistler and much more!	488	10	Add To Cart: $50.00
	Burl Ives 43 Episodes 1 Volume With his trademark beard and guitar, Burl Ives seemed to always be able to sing the songs that people wanted to hear.	43	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	My Favorite Husband 113 Episodes 2 Volume Lucille Ball stars with Richard Denning in this pre-I Love Lucy radio comedy. They are Liz and George Cooper, "two people who live together and like it."	113	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Beulah 40 Episodes 1 Volume A spin-off of the Fibber McGee & Molly series, Beulah was a novelty character, created and sustained by the startling concept of a white man doing a black woman's voice.	40	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Thanksgiving 150 Episodes 3 Volume This festive collection contains thirty hours of Thanksgiving-themed episodes from a variety of old time radio series. Primarily comedy and variety shows (and a few detective series), the shows are bound to keep you in the mood for Thanksgiving cheer!	150	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Halloween Comedy Capers 33 Episodes 1 Volume Halloween had a resurgence in popularity in the early 20th century America and after the sugar rations of WWII, Trick-or-treating came back into favor in America and in media including radio shows.	33	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Life with Luigi 171 Episodes 4 Volume Laugh while Luigi learns about life in his adopted country, while avoiding the plotting of a potential Father-in-law! Starring J. Carroll Naish, Hans Conried. and Alan Reed.	171	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Heres to Veterans 200 Episodes 2 Volume This old time radio show was aired to entertain those making a strong and better America for us all.	200	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
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